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2G4WS52M2W1474123-1998-buick-century-0
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1998 BUICK CENTURYVIN: 2G4WS52M2W1474123

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Historical Records
93 events
Photos
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Sales History
1 records
Sale Prices
2 records
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29 entries
Market report
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Historical Records

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Available 93 historical records for VIN 2G4WS52M2W1474123
Latest reported mileage: 356 mi
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2023-06-07
a year ago
107,505 mi
New owner reported
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
2022-08-23
2 years ago
7,853 mi
Damage reported: minor to moderate damage
Damage to right rear
Damage to rear
2021-04-15
3 years ago
32,754 mi
Sold as a BMW Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle

VIN Factory Options

Found 183 factory options in 50 categories

Factory Options

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
  • 6-WAY PWR DRIVER SEAT
  • ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL W/RESUME SPEED
  • ETR AM/FM STEREO W/PWR-LOADING CASSETTE;-inc: seek-scan, digital clock
  • FRONT CARPET SAVERS
  • FRONT LICENSE PLATE MOUNTING PKG
  • REAR CARPET SAVERS
  • REAR WINDOW ANTENNA
  • TRUNK CONVENIENCE NET
EMISSIONS
  • MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS
ENGINE
  • 3.1L (191) SFI V6 ENGINE
  • V6 Cylinder Engine
PAINT TYPE
  • SOLID PAINT
SEAT TRIM
  • TAPESTRY/GALLANT CLOTH SEAT TRIM
  • Cloth Seats
SEAT TYPE
  • 55/45 SPLIT BENCH SEAT W/STORAGE ARMREST
STRIPING OPTION
  • BODY-SIDE ACCENT STRIPE
TIRES
  • P205/70R15 ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES

Vehicle Equipment

Air Bag - Frontal
  • Driver Air Bag
  • Passenger Air Bag
Air Conditioning
  • A/C
Audio
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Cassette
Brakes
  • ABS
  • Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
Convenience
  • Adjustable Steering Wheel
  • Automatic Headlights
  • Cruise Control
  • Engine Immobilizer
  • Intermittent Wipers
Drivetrain
  • Front Wheel Drive
Engine
  • 3.1L (191) SFI V6 ENGINE
  • V6 Cylinder Engine
Floor Mats
  • Floor Mats
Fuel
  • Gasoline Fuel
Locks
  • Power Door Locks
Mirrors
  • Power Mirror(s)
Safety Features
  • Child Safety Locks
  • Daytime Running Lights
Seat Trim
  • TAPESTRY/GALLANT CLOTH SEAT TRIM
  • Cloth Seats
Seats
  • Power Driver Seat
  • Split Bench Seat
Steering
  • Power Steering
Tire - Front
  • Tires - Front All-Season
Tire - Rear
  • Tires - Rear All-Season
Tire - Spare
  • Temporary Spare Tire
Transmission
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • A/T
Window
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defrost

Equipment Details

MECHANICAL
  • 15" bolt-on wheelcovers
  • 17 gallon fuel tank
  • 3.1L (191) SFI V6 engine
  • 4-wheel anti-lock brakes
  • 600 CCA maintenance-free battery w/rundown protection
  • Four-wheel independent Dynaride suspension
  • Front wheel drive
  • Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
  • Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering
  • Stainless steel exhaust
  • T125/70D15 compact spare tire
EXTERIOR
  • 2-speed variable windshield-wipers w/delay
  • Acoustical insulation pkg
  • Body-color body-side moldings w/bright insert wheel opening
  • Chrome grille w/vertical bars, integral tri-shield emblem
  • Clearcoat paint
  • Composite tungsten halogen headlamps
  • Daytime running lamps w/fixed delay
  • Front/rear bumper guards
  • Soft-ray tinted glass
  • Solar control windshield/rear window
  • Twilight Sentinel headlamp control
  • Windshield center dot matrix sunshade
INTERIOR
  • Air filtration system
  • Delayed entry/exit lighting
  • Dual covered visor vanity mirrors w/extendable sunshades
  • Extended range front/rear speakers
  • Fixed mast antenna
  • Front passenger assist strap
  • Front seat storage armrest w/dual cupholders
  • Front/rear carpeting
  • Front/rear door map pockets
  • Front/rear door-mounted warning reflectors
  • Front/side window defoggers
  • Illuminated entry w/theater dimming & exit illumination
  • Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, trip odometer, fuel/temp gauges
  • Lights-inc: ashtray, glove box, underhood, trunk, instrument panel courtesy, dome
  • Locking glove box
  • Low lift-over trunk w/full trim
  • Multifunction control lever-inc: controls for turn signals, headlamps, high/low beam, wipers, flash-to-pass
  • PASS-Key II theft deterrent system
  • Pwr windows-inc: driver express-down, passenger lockout
  • Rear seat center armrest
  • Rear seat heat ducts
  • Rear theater seating w/fixed back seats & fold down armrest
  • Rear window defroster
  • Remote hood release
  • Sail panel-mounted coat hooks
  • Theater dimming
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Warning lights-inc: low fuel, door ajar, trunk ajar, oil level, oil life, coolant level, washer fluid level
  • Warning tones-inc: seat belt, key-in-ignition, turn signal, headlamps on, parking brake on, low fuel
SAFETY
  • Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS)
  • Dual note horn
  • Integral front outboard lap/shoulder seat belts w/adjustable comfort guides
  • Rear door child security locks
  • Rear outboard lap/shoulder seat belts

Chassis

Brakes
  • Brake ABS System - 4 Wheel
  • Brake Type - Power
  • Disc - Front (Yes or ) - Yes
  • Drum - Rear (Yes or ) - Yes
  • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 10.8 x 1.3 in
  • Rear Drum Diam x Width - 8.9 x 1.8 in
Fuel Tank
  • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx - 17.5 gal
Steering
  • Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - 3.04
  • Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - 16.8
  • Steering Type - Power
  • Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb - 37.5 ft
  • Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall - 42.5 ft
Suspension
  • Shock Absorber Diameter - Front - 32 mm
  • Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear - 22 mm
  • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front - 1.10 in
  • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear - 0.47 in
  • Suspension Type - Front - MacPherson Strut w/
  • Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) - Lower control arm
  • Suspension Type - Rear - Tri-Link w/
  • Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) - MacPherson Strut
Tires
  • Front Tire Size - P205/70R15
  • Rear Tire Size - P205/70R15
  • Spare Tire Size - T125/70D15
Trailering
  • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. - 100 lbs
  • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. - 1000 lbs
  • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. - 100 lbs
  • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. - 1000 lbs
Weight Information
  • Base Curb Weight - 3340 lbs
Wheels
  • Front Wheel Size - 15 x 6.0 in
  • Rear Wheel Size - 15 x 6.0 in
  • Spare Wheel Material - Steel
  • Spare Wheel Size - 15 x 4.0 in

Dimensions

Cargo Area Dimensions
  • Trunk Volume - 16.7 ft³
Exterior Dimensions
  • Height, Overall - 56.6 in
  • Length, Overall - 194.6 in
  • Liftover Height - 29.8 in
  • Min Ground Clearance - 5.7 in
  • Track Width, Front - 62.0 in
  • Track Width, Rear - 61.1 in
  • Wheelbase - 109.0 in
  • Width, Max w/o mirrors - 72.7 in
Interior Dimensions
  • Front Head Room - 39.4 in
  • Front Hip Room - 54.4 in
  • Front Leg Room - 42.4 in
  • Front Shoulder Room - 58.0 in
  • Passenger Capacity - 6
  • Passenger Volume - 101.8 ft³
  • Second Head Room - 37.4 in
  • Second Hip Room - 53.3 in
  • Second Leg Room - 36.9 in
  • Second Shoulder Room - 57.1 in

Powertrain

Cooling System
  • Total Cooling System Capacity - 11.0 qts
Electrical
  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - 600
  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - 105
Engine
  • Displacement - 3.1L/191
  • Engine Order Code - L82
  • Engine Type - Gas V6
  • Fuel System - SFI
  • SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM - 160 @ 5200
  • SAE Net Torque @ RPM - 185 @ 4000
Mileage
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City - 20 MPG
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy - 29 MPG
Transmission
  • Drivetrain - Front Wheel Drive
  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) - 3.29
  • First Gear Ratio (:1) - 2.92
  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) - 0.70
  • Reverse Ratio (:1) - 2.38
  • Second Gear Ratio (:1) - 1.57
  • Third Gear Ratio (:1) - 1.00
  • Trans Description Cont. - Automatic w/OD
  • Trans Order Code - MX0
  • Trans Type - 4

Summary

Summary
  • Body Style - 4dr Sdn Custom
  • Vehicle Name - Buick Century

Vehicle

Vehicle
  • Country of Origin - Canada Buick Carline
  • EPA Classification - Mid-Size

Sale Record

Sale Date
5 years ago
Sold For
Odometer
1265 mi
Location
Boston
Has Keys:Hidden text
Engine Starts:Hidden text
Run & Drive:Hidden text
Year1998
TitleHidden text
ODO 5500 mi (Hidden text)
LossHidden text
DamageHidden text
Estimated Retail Value$9452
SellerHidden text
LocationBoston
Date
ended 5 years ago
sold for $981
Sale Website Typesalvage or insurance auction
sale information provided by user #1028920
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Tech Specs
ColorRed
TransmissionAutomatic
Engine3.1L V6 FI OHV 12V F2
Cylinders6 Cyl
DriveFront Wheel Drive
Fuel TypeGasoline

Model Analytics & Market Report

We've analyzed more than 910 sales records of this model and here are some numbers.
The average price for new (MSRP) 1998 BUICK CENTURY in 1998 was $5,900.
The average price for used 1998 BUICK CENTURY nowadays in is $4,000 which is 68% from the original price.
Estimated mileage driven per year is 6,393 miles.
For this model we also have depreciation curve, photos, list of features and options, and other analytics.
Take a look at 1998 BUICK CENTURY model page in BADVIN vehicles catalog.

Price vs Mileage

The graph below shows how mileage affects the price for 1998 BUICK CENTURY. This data was calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 1998 BUICK CENTURY by mileage and number of sales.
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MileageAverage PriceSample Size
45,000 mi$6,48810 sales
50,000 mi$6,20017 sales
60,000 mi$4,98813 sales
65,000 mi$4,99519 sales
70,000 mi$5,24518 sales
75,000 mi$3,99140 sales
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VIN Decoder — 29 records

Engine
Displacement (CC)

Engine displacement (in cubic centimeters) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

3100.0
Displacement (CI)

Engine displacement (in cubic inches) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

189.17360669367
Displacement (L)

Engine displacement (in liters) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

3.1
Engine Configuration

Engine configuration defines how engine cylinders are arranged. Common values are V6 for V-shaped arrangement, I4 or L4 for in-line arrangement.

V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer

This data element captures the name of the engine manufacturer.

FLT
Engine Number of Cylinders

This is a numerical field to store the number of cylinders in an engine. Common values for passenger cars are 4 or 6.

6
Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type

Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type defines the mechanism through which fuel is delivered to the engine.

Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Other Engine Info

This is a catch-all field for storing additional engine information that does not fit in any of the other engine fields.

Name Plate: Chev, Pont, Olds, Buick
Exterior / Body
Body Class

Body Class presents the body type based on 49 CFR 565.12(b): "Body type means the general configuration or shape of a vehicle distinguished by such characteristics as the number of doors or windows, cargo-carrying features and the roofline (e.g., sedan, fastback, hatchback)." Definitions are not provided for individual body types in the regulation.

Sedan/Saloon
Doors

This is a numerical field to store the number of doors on a vehicle.

4
Windows

This field defines the number of windows on a vehicle.

4
Exterior / Dimension
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo, but excluding that of the trailers. Per 49 CFR 565.15, Class 1 is further broken down to Class A-D; Class 2 is further broken down to Class E-H. This field captures the lower bound of GVWR range for the vehicle.

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo, but excluding that of the trailers. Per 49 CFR 565.15, Class 1 is further broken down to Class A-D; Class 2 is further broken down to Class E-H. This field captures the higher bound of GVWR range for the vehicle.

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
General
Make

Per 49 CFR 565, Make is a name that a manufacturer applies to a group of vehicles or engines.

BUICK
Manufacturer Name
Name of the vehicle manufacturer.
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Model

Per 49 CFR 565, Model means a name that a manufacturer applies to a family of vehicles of the same type, make, line, series and body type.

Century
Model Year

If the model year (MY) is supplied when the VIN is decoded, such as from a crash report or a vehicle registration record, the MY value will be the supplied MY, even if the MY decoded from the VIN differs from the supplied MY. If the MY is not supplied when the VIN is decoded, the MY value will be decoded from the 10th character in the VIN.

1998
Note

Note is used to store any additional information that does not correspond to any of the specified fields on the interface. This is a catch-all element for systems other than for engine, restraint system, brake and battery. Engine, restraint system, brake, and battery have their own note elements.

Body Type: Sedan, 4-6 Window, Notchback (GM codes: 19, 69)
Plant City

This data element captures the city of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

OSHAWA #2
Plant Company Name

This data element captures the name of the company that owns the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

NA
Plant Country

This data element captures the country of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

CANADA
Plant State

This data element captures the State or Province name within the Plant Country of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

ONTARIO
Series

Per 49 CFR 565, Series means a name that a manufacturer applies to a subdivision of a "line" denoting price, size or weight identification and that is used by the manufacturer for marketing purposes.

Custom
Vehicle Type

This field defines the type of the vehicle based on the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).

PASSENGER CAR
Internal
NCSA Body Type

An internal NHTSA field to capture the body type of the vehicle.

4-door sedan, hardtop
NCSA Make

An internal NHTSA field to capture the Make of the vehicle.

Buick / Opel
NCSA Model

An internal NHTSA field to capture the Model of the vehicle.

Century
Passive Safety System
Seat Belt Type

This field describes the type of seat belt, such as manual or automatic. Automatic seat belts automatically close over riders in a vehicle. Automatic seat belts were mainly used in some older model GM, Nissan, and Honda vehicles and are rarely seen now.

Manual
Passive Safety System / Air Bag Location
Front Air Bag Locations

This field captures the location of frontal air bags. Frontal air bags are generally designed to deploy in "moderate to severe" frontal or near-frontal crashes.

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
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